Nevada § 81.955 - Use of written ballots
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 81.955 — Use of written ballots, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81.955. Use of written ballots
1. Unless otherwise prohibited by the articles of incorporation or bylaws of a worker
cooperative, the board of directors of the worker cooperative may authorize the distribution
of a written ballot to every member entitled to vote at a meeting. 2. A ballot distributed pursuant to subsection 1 must: (a) Set forth any proposed action to be taken at the meeting; (b) Provide an opportunity for the member to approve or disapprove of any action;
and (c) State that unless the ballot is revoked by a member, the ballot will be counted
if received by the worker cooperative on or before the time of the meeting. 3. A ballot may be revoked by a member pursuant to subsection 2 by the physical appearance
and casting of a vote of the member at the meeting. 4. For the purposes of the subject matter of a written ballot, an unrevoked ballot
is equivalent to the physical presence of a member at the meeting for purposes of
determining a quorum. 5. If cumulative voting is permitted by the articles of incorporation or bylaws of
a worker cooperative and the distribution of ballots is not prohibited pursuant to
subsection 1, a ballot may be distributed for the election of a director.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 81.955
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 81.955 cover?
Section 81.955 ("Use of written ballots") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 81.955?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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